'All The Presidents' Wars' examines America's war on terror from Bush to Trump

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published September 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist Peter Bergen about his latest book, "All The Presidents' Wars," a history of the United States' war on terror across four presidential administrations.

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